As a child I was always made fun of. Not because I was shy or socially awkward, but because I played with Barbies. You see, when we were younger, our parents, teachers and the media taught us the differences between genders. Before we even hit puberty, we already classified what was normal and abnormal ...
Going from burned in piles to being taught in high school classrooms, some of the most noteworthy and well-taught literature has been at one point challenged or even banned from the public. While ironic that novels hated for being too violent or vulgar are very often taught in classrooms, such as "The ...
I like to think I have a very unique style. I scour yard sales, thrift stores and basements for the sake of fashion. For me, finding clothes is like the show "American Pickers." I could always go buy new stuff, but to find really cool stuff I have to be willing to look in strange places that many people ...
Behind a door with postcards of art noveau, of small trinkets from the old Germany outside of popular ideas and into the heart of an almost fluffy yesteryear, sits German Professor Dr. Brett Martz. His office is not unusual in so much as it consists of a computer and the numerous textbooks of his studied ...
The annual study abroad fair, sponsored by the Office of International Affairs, was held in the Lankford Student Union Ballroom last Thursday. The event highlighted an array of opportunities available at Longwood including special faculty-led programs such as a trip to Thailand, slated for May 2012, ...
The annual study abroad fair, sponsored by the Office of International Affairs, was held in the Lankford Student Union Ballroom last Thursday. The event highlighted an array of opportunities available at Longwood including special faculty-led programs such as a trip to Thailand, slated for May 2012, ...
On Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m., the Hispanic Heritage Club had its first interest meeting. This day was chosen because it is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month. According to Ashley Powell, who along with her friend, Nancy Ventura, developed the idea for this organization, the mission of the Hispanic ...
Walking into this Saturday's Lancer Productions' The Prize is Right, I wasn't sure what to expect. Was Bob Barker going to enter through the door, smiling as though it was the best day of his life, and possibly soon to be mine? Was the Price is Right theme song going to go off? I had no idea. As I entered ...
In its third year of operation, Rock the Block, an event that characterized many upperclassmen's freshman and sophomore years, is coming back better than ever. The location is still the same: in the shadow of the Longwood Landings and among a few shops and business lots at Midtown Square. The event ...
Readers, I want to take the opportunity this week to introduce myself to you all. I'm Jessica Stone, a Junior Psych major here at LU, and am new to this Column. I am so excited to be writing this year. This school year is well under way, and the numerous organizations we have on campus have already ...
The Longwood University Involvement and Volunteer Fair was held Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on Brock Commons between Dorrill Dining Hall and The Student Union. Over 75 student and community clubs and organizations were present to show off their activities and let students know ...
American novelist Mat Johnson will be awarded the 2011 John Dos Passos Prize for Literature at Longwood University on Thursday, Sept. 22. Johnson will receive the prize during a brief ceremony beginning at 8 p.m. in Wygal Auditorium, followed by a reading by the author and a dessert reception ...
Like to boogie? Feel like you just want to get down sometimes and lay it funky? Are you a master at the pop, the lock and perhaps even the dropping of it? Well, last Tuesday, Sept. 6th from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7th from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 8th from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., ...
As you got closer, you heard it: a series of low pops coming out of the inflatable course. Inside, people in fiberglass masks hid behind obstacles or ran nimbly between them with the intention to shoot and not get shot. That was Paintball on the Lawn, a warm but not muggy Saturday. A line of people ...
This Saturday evening, September 10th, Lancer Productions held Welcome Back Bingo in the Lankford Ballroom. The event was a full house, every seat filled, every Bingo card gone. Rows of tables and chairs were filled with excited Longwood students, crossing their fingers as they chose their allotted ...
At Longwood University, there are niches for everyone. From researching historical documents, to listening to symphonies, to going to art exhibits: if it's something you have an intense professional relationship with, you'll probably find it on or near campus. However, what is you want to build your ...
Longwood is a school that puts a great deal of emphasis on tradition, and Longwood students love it. Last Thursday, Longwood Seniors and their hand selected underclassmen friends participated on one of Longwood's most beloved traditions, Convocation. Why is this formal, kicking-off-the-year ceremony ...
I had high hopes last Spring as I filled out applications for a summer job. I dreamed of working at one of the three state parks that I applied to, or working in an office somewhere filing papers and bringing coffee to very successful people, or at a Petsmart with hundreds of kittens and puppies. I ...
As convocation approaches, I've been forced to evaluate the last few years I've spent here at Longwood. I've kind of been going through somewhat of a "quarter-life crisis." As August has already come and gone, I've had mixed feelings of regret and relief; regret for some of the mistakes I've made, ...
1. Water, Water, and more Water! Water keeps everything moving through you, it enriches your skin and will help you lose weight. You should drink 9 or more 8-ounce glasses of water a day. 2. Fruits and vegetables are GREAT! Colorful foods contain antioxidants, which help make your immune system ...
